david12
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| Audio Research and Ayon Cd Players I have heard them, not side by side, but for prolonged periods. For me, they are both makes that are as good as they come, if you are not going to get into, for me, silly money, Zanden, DCS etc I would be thrilled with either, obviously both have ... | |
| CARY CAD 300sei 300B tube rolling/ultimate search If you have'nt seen it, 10audio, the on line review site did a review of the 300B, including some tube rolling. From memory, he thought the Sophia much the best tube, even against Western Electric. I find that site very helpful and accurate | |
| High End Audio and Your hearing as you get older I am 62 and have tinnitus and can still enjoy my system. I agree with Tpreaves, that I can critically listen better now than 30 years ago. That is a function of experience and experiencing many systems, say at audio shows. I do believe part of tha... | |
| 2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet I would be interested in a report back about the K&K. That is the new reference phono stage I think. The standard one is pretty good, so this new one must be special. | |
| Nordost Quantum Technology Products There seems to be a change of view where to put one Quantum unit in the chain. I thought before the power conditioner to include the whole system. Speaking to a Nordost rep at the UK show last weekend, he said put it in front of any unit with a lo... | |
| power conditioners Pure Power APS cetainly made a large and immediately audible difference. I have used it for 2 years now, on all the time, 100% reliable. The next thing to consider, is adding a Quantum Q4. | |
| solid state vs tubes I feel tubes are getting more SS, but in a good way. The days of coloured midrange and rolled off base and treble, are becoming less common, in tube amps. They still though, for me, have that magical speed, transparency, tonal richness, I find har... | |
| 2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet Mike, Frankly, I found it so big, that few of the rooms were really busy, unless some special Dem was going on. Because it is so big, it pays to give it as long as possible. I started Friday at opening time and had to leave Sunday morning. My wife... | |
| Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea Tvad Sorry about that, I was thinking of the wrong kit. It does look good does'nt it. Having to build 2 of them would keep me out of mischief for longer too | |
| Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea Tvad The audio note Kit 1, is'nt parallel single ended I believe and only puts out about 10 watts I think. So if I wentb for Audio note it would have to be the kit 2, which is variably quoted at 12 to 18 watts. The higher figure I believe, is usin... | |
| How to listen to the good stuff? Hhiggins Thats an interesting perspective and true when you think about it. Reviewers are divorced from the business of actually paying for the kit. You get that feeling from High End magazines. I am thinking particularly of HiFi+ in the UK. I hav... | |
| Higher output SET or SE tube amp for Daedalus Spea The Solista just did'nt seem quite right with the Daedalus and selling it enabled me to buy the Pathos second hand, that will be my primary amp. I am looking for a cheaper second hand backup. I know it wo'nt do the same justice to a Mahler symphon... | |
| Where to listen You wo'nt regret it, I promise you, I really wish I could be going back this year. If you are looking for speakers, I recommend you listen to Daedalus too. Lou usually has his own room with the Ulysses floorstanders and Modwright nearby, who last ... | |
| Ayon CD2 is AMAZING Bassraptor: You are using the CD 07. I have to say I am very tempted by it, it is significantly cheaper than the CD 2. Have you, or anyone else compared it with the more expensive models. I would be very interested in the differences. | |
| How to listen to the good stuff? I think shows are the answer. Yes the sound is usually awful, but what do you expect from a system thrown together the night before, in an inappropriate room, with corrupted mains. BUT, if you can find a reaonable sounding room, then the kit must ... |